The New South Wales State solo and ensemble championships, to be held on the weekend of 21 & 22 June at the Bankstown Grammar School, Georges Avenue, Georges Hall, have attracted a huge number of entries this year.

Over 330 entries have been received — more than 80 in the Open events, and an encouraging 250 in the Junior events.

The Junior events and Open Percussion will be held on Saturday 21 June while the rest of the Open events will take place on Sunday 22 June.

Adjudicators for the weekend include Ron Prussing, Andrew Snell, Major Andrea Davey, Conrad Curry, Anthony Brahe, James Brice, and Matthew Pankhurst.

More information can be found on the website of the Band Association of New South Wales www.bandnsw.com